Antoine Rivarol
Writer
1753-06-26 – 1801-04-11
Antoine de Rivarol was a French writer and polemicist known for his aphorisms and political commentary during the late eighteenth century. He wrote for royalist publications during the French Revolution.
Quotes by Antoine Rivarol
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Of every ten persons who talk about you, nine will say something bad, and the tenth will say something good in a bad way.
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Gold like the sun, which melts wax, but hardens clay, expands great souls.
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Generally speaking, there is more wit than talent in the world. Society swarms with witty people who lack talent.
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There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.
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